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I made a roman blind!I collected the materials and had them kicking around for a few weeks before I summoned up the courage to start. But when I did it only took me two evenings! This is the first sewing project I've ever finished apart from a hat which isn't quite such an operation. Anyway, I'm pretty pleased with it. I call it my Strawberry Tetris blind. The fabric was curtains from a charity shop which I cut up - I think it's '80s.The tutorial I used is here: http://www.alternative-windows.com/roman-blind.htmI mis-measured the top due to confusion with the written instructions so the top pleat is shorter than the rest, a little annoying but I'm used to it now!Front View:Closed:I live on a boat, hence odd window shape.Comments and criticism appreciated

Flippin Sweet- My Gma (a craftster before it was cool) crochets these strawberry trivets, i use mine for a wallhanging if you need more strawberry goodness I bet you could find a pattern- ps so jealous how cool is your home?!?!

Awesome. My only criticism is not actually criticism because the shade is fantastic, but a suggestion if you should so desire... When I make these, I cover the wood with matching fabric so that when I see it from the side, no wood shows! Of course, I actually covered mine with hideously contrasting fabric, but next time... and my top panels are short too. I like it that way.

Thanks Guys Funkensteins, thanks for the pointer. I think I will do that next time. My idea was that the wooden baton would blend with the wooden wall, but this hasn't happened Hmm... stain and varnish could be an option!